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The manager (called a meeting - called it quits) to discuss the problem.
called a meeting
He acted beyond (the call of duty - a call of nature) and demonstrated immense courage by risking his own life to save another.
the call of duty
Your new job promotion (calls for - calls into question) a celebration!
calls for
I'm afraid I have to answer (a close call - a call of nature).
a call of nature
He demanded a pay rise and threatened to resign, but they (called for his help - called his bluff).
called his bluff
I (am on call - call it a night) this weekend.
on call
My son is miserable because the kids at his new school (are at his beck and call - call him names).
call him names
She was confined to a wheelchair but had a private nurse (to call her bluff - at her beck and call).
at her beck and call
The directors (call the shots - call it quits) and nothing happens without their say-so.
call the shots
She had several (calls of nature - close calls) before she had the accident so she should’ve been more careful.
close calls
He dreamed of playing pro basketball, but he had to (call it quits - go beyond the call of duty) after a serious knee injury.
call it quits
I'm getting a bit tired now. Let's (call a meeting - call it a day).
call it a day
This job (calls for - is on call) a lot of patience.
calls for
This package is the last one. Once we get this shipped, we can (call it a night - call it into question).
call it a night
He insisted that he could run faster than me, but when I (called him names - called his bluff), he suddenly said he had to go home.
called his bluff
I think we should use the extra money to invest in some new computer upgrades, but (it’s a close call - it's not my call).
it's not my call
